Like a Normal Person
Julie Fontes, Allison DeraneyI write very normal essays about my addiction hypochondria, my teeth falling out, being poor, waiting tables, gardening, also parenting both my adult child and myself. "Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion" -Dolly Parton as Truvy
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Not Me Giving Up on the Paid Subscription Model
It’s January 22, 2026. Almost noon. I had so many resolutions this year that I’ve considered writing about. Like, a new one sprouted every day but was crowded out by either the one that came next or a state-sanctioned atrocity.
I’m still i...
The Importance of Being Embarrassed
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Imagine being so secretive about what words are in your head while dreaming of being a writer. Imagine becoming a writer and realizing that speaking is actually a part of it. The horror. You must understand that I was the per...
Catwalk. Two book recs and a film to cure your nihilism.
Thank you , , and many others for tuning into my live video with ! After this recording, both Allison and I had similar experiences with Come See Me in the Good Light, which Allison writes about here. It’s a beautiful essay about a film abo...
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Author of “Like a Normal Person: A Memoir About Not Drinking.” Lover of cats, repeating mistakes, synchronized dance routines, and hot soup on a cold day. I write embarrassing things, and I love you.\ud83d\ude18
Mom to two humans and two canines, a sober woman in midlife being nurtured by nature, a lawyer who would rather be writing.
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